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Are you looking for treatment for your teen? The National Resource Center can help you choose the right program to help your teen get back on track.

Recognizing Use

Recognizing Drug Abuse

Different drugs cause different reactions and signs in the person using them. Parents can narrow down the identification of the substance being used if they are familiar with signs associated with that particular substance. Click on the name of the substance to learn the effects it might have on your teen.

Acid (LSD)
Alcohol
Cocaine
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
PCP
Prescription Drugs
Steroids

Also view the "Identifying Drugs" section to be able to visually recognize illicit substances.

Steroids (Anabolic steroids)

These types of drugs are often injected but can be taken orally as well. Adolescents most at risk are athletes.

What to Look for:

Rapid muscle gain
Mood swings
Change in appetite
Heightened aggressiveness
Unusually fast recovery from sports injury

Slang: A's, anabols, gym candy, oxys, GHB, pumpers, arnies, stackers, weight trainers


















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SageWalk Wilderness School

Wilderness therapy is one of the most effective ways of reaching defiant teens. SageWalk specializes in drug and alcohol issues. As seen on ABC's Brat Camp.